Gardening

Summer Garden Care: How to Water, Beat Pests, and Harvest at the Right Time

Summer is the payoff season for a vegetable garden — and also the one where the most gardens quietly …

Your Garden Doesn't Check the Weather — But Your App Should

You spent three weekends building raised beds. You started seeds indoors in March. You transplanted …

Crop Rotation for Small Gardens: Why Planting Tomatoes in the Same Bed Every Year Is Costing You

You grew tomatoes in the back-left bed last year. They did great. So this year you planted tomatoes …

Raised Bed Gardening for Beginners: How to Plan Your First Bed and Actually Harvest Something

Every year, millions of people decide they’re going to start a garden. They buy seeds, watch a …

Guild Gardening for Beginners: How Companion Plant Groups Outperform Solo Planting

Most backyard gardeners plant in rows. Tomatoes in one row, peppers in another, basil somewhere off …

Gardening Made Easy: Your Guide to Seasonal Tasks and Planning

Gardening is one of the joys of homeownership. There’s nothing like stepping into your backyard and …